Walt Disney World

After the success of Disneyland, Walt Disney Productions , under the lead of founder Walt Disney, began looking for a space for a second theme park.  They found just the place outside the city of Orlando, Florida and opened Walt Disney World Resort in 1971.  At over 27,000 acres, it is now one of the largest resort complexes in the world.  The resort area has a few nicknames: Walt Disney World, Disney World, and WDW. 

The resort is comprised of four theme parks: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios; and two water parks: Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon.  There are two admission-free entertainment districts as well: Downtown Disney and The Boardwalk.  Lesser-known attractions include Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex, which hosts professional and amateur sporting events year round; Walt Disney World Speedway, which has a program that allows guest to ride in or drive a real race car; and Disney’s Wedding Pavilion, which can host up to six ceremonies per day.

Aside from the attractions, Walt Disney World Resort boasts five golf courses, two miniature golf complexes, and 32 resorts and hotels, many with spa services. 

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Walt Disney World”

• Wildlife Interaction Inspires Conservation Action at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

  
  Disney Parks Blog — Authority: 632
  When people see wildlife, they feel a strong connection and are motivated to take action to protect wildlife, according to research. Studies also show that despite HD TV, 3-D movies and the like, there’s no substitute for a face-to-face experience. Places like Disney’s Animal Kingdom are unmatched in enabling ...
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• Sleigh Rides Offered for First Time at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

  
  Disney Parks Blog — Authority: 632
  If you say “sleigh ride” — thoughts of Florida rarely follow. But this holiday season, there’s a new experience that may just change that. For the first time, Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground is offering horse-drawn sleigh rides through the woods at Walt Disney World Resort . Beginning ...
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• Flat Stanley contest to award 3 Adventures by Disney vacations

  
  Theme Park Rangers — Authority: 502
  Find out how your child can enter the Flat Stanley contest at A Mom and The Mouse at TheDailyDisney.com.
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• Colts Rally Past Patriots; Wie Wins First Tournament

  
  Sports 2000 — Authority: 126
  Indianapolis recovered from a 17-point fourth-quarter deficit to remain undefeated as the Colts (9-0) survived against New England (6-3). Elsewhere around the NFL, Tennessee (3-6) throttled Buffalo (3-6), 41-17. Miami (4-5) edged Tampa Bay (1-8), 25-23. Carolina (4-5) upended Atlanta (5-4), 28-19. Kansas City ...
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• Make it a Downtown Disney Thanksgiving

  
  The Disney Blog — Authority: 526
  With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking turkey. I know I’ve been thinking about dining out this year instead of preparing a meal at home. I’m just too tired to cook after the craziness of this year. So it’s a good thing that some of Downtown Disney’s finest restaurants are ...
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• Unofficial Guide launches WDW Wait Times iPhone mobile website

  
  The Disney Blog — Authority: 526
  Today TouringPlans.com, the fine folks behind the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World , are launching a preview version of Lines, a mobile website for iPhone users that displays estimates of wait times for every attraction at Walt Disney World, in real time. For the past 10 years they’ve been obsessively ...
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• Disney Parks Blog Weekly Recap

  
  Disney Parks Blog — Authority: 632
  This week, we announced that the Space Mountain attraction will be reopening with a few surprises, including an extended storyline and special lighting and “darkening” effects. Also, we gave a first look at how Magic Kingdom Park was transformed for this year’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. If you ...
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• Bearcats Edge WVU, Stay Unbeaten

  
  Sports 2000 — Authority: 126
  Cincinnati maintained its unbeaten record and kept its national championship hopes alive as the #5 Bearcats (10-0, 6-0 Big East) held off #25 West Virginia (7-3, 3-2), 24-21, at home Friday. Temple (8-2, 6-0 Mid-American Conference) smashed host Akron (2-8, 1-5), 56-17. Tiger Woods struggled to a third-round 72 ...
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• Osborne Lights open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

  
  The DIS Unplugged Disney Blog — Authority: 109
  It is that time of year again at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World.   Snow is in the air and the Osborne Lights have been turned on. This year the lights have been turned on earlier in November.Jennings Osborne started the tradition of lighting his home as a gift for his daughter in [...]
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• Disney steps up swine-flu precautions

  
  Tourism Central Florida — Authority: 424
  With the global H1N1 pandemic showing no sign of abating, Walt Disney World has stepped up efforts to prevent it and other viruses from spreading within its theme parks. Disney this week installed dozens of bulk hand-sanitizer dispensers in high-traffic...
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• Designing Vinylmation

  
  Disney Parks Blog — Authority: 632
  November is a special month for Vinylmation – we celebrated our first birthday on November 7, 2009. We first introduced blank Create-Your-Own Vinylmation at the annual Festival of the Masters 2008 at Downtown Disney . To celebrate this first year milestone, we are launching the Park 3 series at Disneyland ...
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• From Halloween to Christmas in a few minutes

  
  The Disney Blog — Authority: 526
  Here’s the latest time lapse video from Disney Parks highlighting the changes the Magic Kingdom undergoes when shifting from Halloween to Christmas decor.Save up to $325 on Florida Vacation Packages! or get Orlando Hotels from $32! The Disney Blog recommends Kelson Prime for web hosting and consulting.From Halloween ...
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• Space Mountain Attraction Update

  
  Disney Parks Blog — Authority: 632
  We have more details to share about the Space Mountain attraction at Walt Disney World ’s Magic Kingdom Park as renovation work wraps up. As you know, the classic Space Mountain experience still exists — it’s just being updated with new technology and 21st century gadgetry. Inside the attraction, ...
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• Magic Kingdom Park Transforms for ‘Christmas Party’

  
  Disney Parks Blog — Authority: 632
  If you enjoyed our first time-lapse video from Magic Kingdom Park , wait until you see our latest — it’s the transformation of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party . We’re showing several nights of work at Walt Disney World in less than one minute. Blink and ...
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• Disney profits jump, but theme parks are still soft

  
  Tourism Central Florida — Authority: 424
  The Walt Disney Co.’s profit leapt 18 percent during the final three months of its financial year, lifted by the strength of its ESPN sports channels and its television-syndication sales. Business at the company’s theme parks in Orlando and elsewhere...
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• 2009 Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade tapes at Disneyland

  
  Theme Park Rangers — Authority: 502
  Get a sneak peek at the performers and celebrities who taped their spots at Disneyland for the 2009 Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade at A Mom and The Mouse at TheDailyDisney.com.
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• The Princess and the Frog riverboat celebration

  
  Orlando Florida — Authority: 427
  Walt Disney Worlds Magic Kingdom theme park is putting on the finishing touches on the Liberty Square Riverboat, an authentic three-tiered paddlewheel steamship that circles the Magic Kingdom lagoon with a scenic half-mile tour of Frontierland, Liberty Square and Tom Sawyer island. In preparation for the upcoming ...
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• David Rockwell Returns as Production Designer for Oscar’s Show

  
  HairBoutique.com Blog — Authority: 139
  David Rockwell Returns as Production Designer for Oscar’s ShowBeverly Hills, CA - For the second consecutive year, David Rockwell will serve as production designer for the 82nd Academy Awards, Oscar telecast producers Adam Shankman and Bill Mechanic announced today.(Image of Academy Awards - The Academy of Motion ...
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• Interview with EPCOT VP Dan Cockerell

  
  The Disney Blog — Authority: 526
  Chad Emerson of Blooloop.com has a short interview with EPCOT Vice President Dan Cockerell. I’ve met Dan on a couple of occasions and can tell you his heart is definitely in the right place. He comes with a lot of front line experience as well as operations experience. When asked about his leadership style he said: ...
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• Jay Rasulo and Tom Staggs to flip roles

  
  The Disney Blog — Authority: 526
  Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Slow down. Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger has just fulfilled the wishes of many a Disney theme park fan by moving Disney Worldwide Parks and Resorts Chair Jay Rasulo out of his position. He will be changing places with Disney CFO Tom Staggs effective in the new year. Many a finger has been ...
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